{"product_id":"kmru-peel","title":"KMRU - Peel","description":"\u003cp\u003eLabel: Editions Mego\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e (Austria)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatalog: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEMEGO 289LP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2022 repress. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKMRU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is the moniker of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoseph Kamaru\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, a sound artist and producer based in Nairobi. One of the leading exponents of the burgeoning experimental music scene in Nairobi and beyond, he was listed by Resident Advisor as one of \"15 East African Artists You Need To Hear\" in 2018 and is a regular performer at the fabled Nyege Nyege Festival having also presented live performances at CTM festival and Gamma Festival. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is KMRU's first release for Editions Mego. An exquisite mix of field recordings and electronics unravelling at a repetitive and leisurely pace to expose a rich tapestry of sound, revered for its ability to cross borders with the sheer undertow of emotional content. The subtle calming atmosphere within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e belies the compositional prowess as layers of delicate sounds wrap around each other creating a hybrid new form ambient music both captivating through its textural depth and kaleidoscopic patterns. The track titles lend themselves to the themes and mood set within: \"Why Are You Here\", \"Well\", \"Solace\", \"Klang\", \"Insubstantial\", and the title track. This is a deep heartfelt journey with a new strong voice being expressed through the means of organically presented electronic ambient sounds, one which reveals further layers on repeat listens. All tracks written and produced by KMRU. Recorded and produced in Rimpa, (Nairobi, KE). Mastered by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStephan Mathieu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e at Schwebung Mastering, June 2020. Photography: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClaudia Mock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e; Layout\/Design: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNik Void\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/56le7IdNe67vArpXDjqUOj?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67911644709024,"sku":"ycj1793051652725","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/5833\/0016\/files\/kmru---peel_1.jpg?v=1793051658","url":"https:\/\/boardroomwear.shop\/products\/kmru-peel","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}